Portfolio EHS Leader

Job Description Summary

The ONW Portfolio EHS Leader, LATAM will be responsible for a team of site based EHS resources and will work with cross functional leaders and customers to provide technical EHS support and oversight to ensure successful implementation and execution of all EHS expectations for the projects they are responsible for. They will also provide input and support the wider International EHS team as we work to build one successful EHS International team.

This role requires deep knowledge and experience of regulations applicable to field project and service operations and familiarity with GE products and customers.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates a broad spectrum of activities simultaneously.

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of EHS resources.

• Provide oversight and governance to ensure EHS compliance with applicable management systems, programs legislation and standards for projects within their portfolio.

• Serves as an EHS expert for applicable regulatory and industry standard requirements for projects within their portfolio.

• Able to proactively partner and develop positive working relationships with customers, external agencies and contractors as well as internal cross-functional personnel.

• Provide oversight and governance to ensure EHS compliance with applicable management systems, programs legislation and standards for projects within their portfolio.

• Support ITO/OTR and handover or response to customer queries for projects within their portfolio.

• Supports all other demands as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health and Safety or technical equivalent from an accredited college or university, or equivalent qualification

• Relevant EHS experience in a professional EHS role overseeing the execution of EHS in projects or services environment

• Significant experience and demonstrated achievements with safety programs, industry standards, and regulatory requirements

• Certified Environmental or Health and Safety professional

• • Able to coach and support key influencers to drive EHS compliance and the reduction of risk through team engagement and help develop an organizational culture that prioritizes EHS.

• Knowledge of EHS management systems

• Fluent English and Portuguese (verbally & in writing)

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated ability to organize, motivate and drive change and interact cross-functionally

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Confidently able to facilitate and deliver training and or presentations to a diverse audience

• Ability to influence and motivate diverse teams to achieve a unified goal

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities

• Experience in a project environment

• High energy, self-starter

• Strong knowledge of project risks and management

• Have domain expertise in one or more of the following: Electrical Safety and LOTO requirements, crane safety, construction safety, fall prevention, confined space.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to travel 50% of the time

• Currently residing within the region

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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